University of West Florida (UWF) is a public research university in Pensacola, Florida, founded in 1963 and opened in 1967 as part of Florida's State University System. On a 1,600-acre campus—the third largest in the system—it offers 110+ programs across arts, business, science, engineering, health, and education. Highlights include NCAA Division II Argonauts athletics (2019 football national champions), space-grant status, and strong online presence.

State

Florida

Student Population

9,959

Acceptance Rate

48%

GPA Range

2.7-3.3

SAT Range

1020-1220

Common Majors

Business, nursing, psychology, biology, computer science

"UWF's Argo pride fuels beachside community on our sprawling pine campus. Off-campus, Pensacola beaches and Gulf adventures refresh; students love small classes, prof mentorship, D2 (now D1) tailgates, research centers, sailing, online flexibility, and coastal culture prepping us for Gulf Coast careers."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$5,776 (in-state), $18,658 (out-of-state)

Conference

Gulf South Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

70-73

Avg Women's Scores

74.6

Men's Team Notes

University of West Florida men’s golf averaged in the low 70s per player per round, with team totals often in the mid-280s. The Argonauts posted several low rounds in the 70s and 60s, claimed a conference‑level title, and remained highly competitive in multi‑round events.

Women's Team Notes

University of West Florida women’s golf averaged about 74–75 per player per round, with team totals around 298–299 over four counting scores. The team turned in consistent scoring in the 70s and 80s, contending in regional‑level tournaments and improving low‑round performance.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Steve Fell

Women's Coach

Kristen Dorsey

Men's Email

sfell@uwf.edu

Women's Email

kdorsey@uwf.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Steve Fell enters his 26th season as head men's golf coach at UWF, securing NCAA DII National Championships in 2001, 2008, and 2025 while winning 11 GSC titles. A Golfweek/GCAA National Coach of the Year multiple times, he has produced NCAA Players of the Year, 37 All-Americans, and 17 straight NCAA postseasons from Pensacola.

Women's Coach Bio

Kristen Dorsey is in her seventh season as UWF women's golf head coach, improving team stroke averages annually (from 310 to 306+) since 2019. A Gulf Breeze native and K-State/Eastern Kentucky alum, she emphasizes course, classroom, and community success in Gulf South competition, supported by GA Solange Gomez.